Many people are not in favor of Christian arranged marriage

Do you want to be in an arranged marriage? If you define arranged marriage, it is the act of uniting a man and a woman in a sacrament of marriage that is decided by third parties. Third parties could be family elders, parents, priests, relatives, and religious leaders.

In the ancient times, prearranged marriage is a traditional way of strengthening the bond between families and powerful clans. Some nations are still doing these practices today as part of their culture and traditions, especially in the Muslim countries where Muslim arranged marriage is highly respected and followed.

In the western part, however, Christian arranged marriage is not strongly practiced anymore. People now gives importance on marrying the person they love. Many believe that the union of two people should be based on trust, commitment, and love and that it should not be forced or decided by others. But in the majority of South East Asian and Middle Eastern countries, marriages are still arranged by the elders of rich and powerful families.

These marriages, which are strongly based on religious beliefs and community influences, have pros and cons.

 

Pros of arranged marriage

The families have the full support of the union.
Built on solid foundation of families, arranged marriage can boost the confidence of the couple to be married when it comes to family support and values.
Arranged marriage takes away the burden and uncertainty of living an unmarried life.
Individuals can focus on more important endeavors rather than finding a partner in life.

 

Cons of arranged marriage

The individuals who are about to be married lose their freedom to choose the person they want to be married to.
The process of courtship (an important stage since this is where romance develops) is ignored.
The actual people who are about to be married do not have direct influence and control over their marriage activities and ceremonies.

What do you think about arranged marriages? You can freely share your insights and thoughts in the comment section. Please feel free to contact me on Twitter or Facebook. Also, grab a copy of my book, Perfect Clarity.

 

References

Marie, Jane. 2014. “What It’s Really Like to Have an Arranged Marriage.” Accessed: January 26, 2018. http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/q-and-a/a33627/what-its-really-like-to-have-an-arranged-marriage/.

Dutton, Judy. “The Rise of the Modern-Day Arranged Marriage.” Accessed: January 26, 2018. https://www.theknot.com/content/modern-day-arranged-marriage.

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